Glucotrol
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Brand name:
Glucotrol
Pronounced: GLUE-kuh-troll
Generic name: Glipizide
Other brand name: Glucotrol XL
Why is Glucotrol prescribed?
Glucotrol is an oral antidiabetic medication used to treat type
2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. In diabetics either the body
does not make enough insulin or the insulin that is produced no
longer works properly.
There are actually two forms of diabetes: type 1
insulin-dependent and type 2 non-insulin-dependent. Type 1 usually
requires insulin injections for life, while type 2 diabetes can
usually be treated by dietary changes and/or oral antidiabetic
medications such as Glucotrol. Apparently, Glucotrol controls
diabetes by stimulating the pancreas to secrete more insulin. If
you suffer from type 1 diabetes, you will need to use insulin and
will not be able to use Glucotrol. Occasionally, type 2 diabetics
must take insulin injections on a temporary basis, especially
during stressful periods or times of illness.
Most important fact about Glucotrol
Always remember that Glucotrol is an aid to, not a substitute
for, good diet and exercise. Failure to follow a sound diet and
exercise plan can lead to serious complications, such as
dangerously high or low blood sugar levels. Remember, too, that
Glucotrol is
not an oral form of insulin, and cannot be used in place of
insulin.
How should you take Glucotrol?
In general, to achieve the best control over blood sugar levels,
Glucotrol should be taken 30 minutes before a meal. However, the
exact dosing schedule as well as the dosage amount must be
determined by your physician.
Glucotrol XL should be taken with breakfast. Swallow the tablets
whole; do not chew, crush, or divide them. Do not be alarmed if you
notice something that looks like a tablet in your stool<96>it
will be the empty shell that has been eliminated.
--If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular
schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.
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